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Uganda Commissions $1.7bn Hydro Plant, Country’s Largest Power Generation Facility

Hydropower Plant
23-07-2024

Drax’s Cruachan Expansion Plans Move Forward
Cruachan damRenewable energy company Drax has appointed Voith Hydro to advance its plans for the UK’s first pumped storage hydro scheme in 40 years. The 600MW underground plant is set to be constructed near Drax’s existing Cruachan fac
Pumped Storage
23-07-2024

SSE and Gilkes Energy Announce Loch Fearna Pumped Storage Hydropower Project
SSE and Gilkes Energy have revealed plans for a pumped storage hydropower scheme at Loch Fearna in Scotland’s Great Glen. This project will be developed through a 50:50 joint venture between SSE Renewables and a consortium led by Gilkes Energy.L
Hydropower Plant
20-07-2024

IREDA to Invest in 900MW Hydropower Project in Nepal
The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) has announced an investment of Rs. 290 crore in a 900MW hydroelectric power project in Nepal. This investment will give IREDA up to 10% shareholding in GMR Upper Karnali Hydro Power Limited, N
Hydropower Plant
19-07-2024

Hydro Power and De-risking Climate Change
(Panelists at a HYDROVISION mega session panel. Photo by Clarion Events.)At HYDROVISION International this week, there was the acute awareness that hydroelectric power globally is facing climate change-induced challenges. California is a prime example, sa
Dam
19-07-2024

Enabling Works Begin for Somerset Dam Upgrade
Early enabling works for a major upgrade to Somerset Dam are set to commence, Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing and Minister for Water, Glenn Butcher, has announced. These works will include the replacement of eight sluice gates, civil w
Hydropower Plant
18-07-2024

Second Unit Nears Completion at Karapiro Hydro Station
Head gate lift for the first unit at Karāpiro Hydro Power Station, April 2023. Image courtesy of MercuryMercury is nearing the completion of the second power generation unit as part of its $90 million upgrade of the Karapiro hydro station on the Waikato R
Hydropower Plant
18-07-2024

Hydropower Stakeholders Identify Key Gaps and Solutions in US Supply Chain
High Rock Dam turbines located on the Yadkin River in Central North Carolina. Photo by Josh Bauer, National Renewable Energy LaboratoryHydropower stakeholders have identified five major gaps in the US supply chain that could hinder the industry’
Pumped Storage
18-07-2024

IHA President Urges New UK Government to Embrace Pumped Storage Hydropower for Energy Security
In an open letter to Keir Starmer, the newly appointed UK Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, former Prime Minister of Australia and current President of the International Hydropower Association (IHA), has advocated for a significant expansion of the UK&
Kazakhstan
17-07-2024

Eni and Kazmunaygas Announce Commencement of Construction for 250 MW Hybrid Power Plant in Kazakhstan
Source: KazMunayGasMoscow, July 17 - Neftegaz.RU. Eni and the National Company KazMunayGas (KMG) announce the commencement of construction for their joint 250 MW Hybrid Renewables-Gas Power Plant Project in Zhanaozen, Mangystau Region, Kazakhstan.This mil
Pumped Storage
17-07-2024

ILI Group Submits Planning Application for Balliemeanoch Pumped Storage Project
ILI Group plans to build the Balliemeanoch pumped storage hydro project on Loch Awe. (Credit: James Hearton / Loch Awe / Wikimedia Commons. (Creative Commons))ILI Group has submitted a Section 36 planning application to the Scottish Government for the 1.5
Hydropower Plant
17-07-2024

Development Banks Seek to Revive World’s Biggest Power Project
Grand Inga hydropower project. Image from WikimediaFive development finance institutions have banded together to find a way to develop the world’s biggest electricity-generation project, the planned Grand Inga hydropower complex in the Democrati
Pumped Storage
16-07-2024

Edison and Webuild Partner on Pumped Storage Projects in Italy
Edison and Webuild have signed an agreement to develop pumped storage hydropower projects in southern Italy. These projects aim to generate at least 500MW of energy by 2030, boosting Italy’s energy autonomy and economic development.The partnersh
Hydropower Plant
15-07-2024

World Bank Boosts Support for Kambarata-1 Hydropower Project
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved an additional $13.6 million in financing for the Kambarata-1 hydropower project in the Kyrgyz Republic. This funding supplements the existing $5 million Technical Assistance for the proj
Wave Energy
15-07-2024

Cable Installation on Schedule at First US Full-Scale Wave Energy Test Site
Cable installation for what is the first pre-permitted, utility-scale, grid-connected wave energy test site in the U.S. is scheduled to commence later this month.Source: Oregon State UniversityThe cables will support Oregon State University’s Pa
Pumped Storage
12-07-2024

Webuild and Edison Create Alliance to Develop Pumped Hydropower
Webuild, through the Future Generation JV with its subsidiaries Clough and Lane, is currently building the Snowy 2.0 pumped hydropower project in AustraliaAccording to the agreement, the two companies have started a close partnership to define and create
Hydropower Plant
11-07-2024

Plans for Huge Hydro Energy Plant at Famous Scottish Loch
Plans for 'one of Europe's biggest' hydro energy plants at famous Scottish loch (Image: ILI Group)A Scottish energy storage company has lodged plans for a major new energy storage facility at a famous Scottish loch.The move is desc
Hydropower Plant
10-07-2024

Romania’s Hidroelectrica Signs EER 188 Mln Retooling Project at 220MW Vidraru Hydropower Plant
Romania’s energy company Hidroelectrica announced the signing of the EUR 188 million (VAT excluded) contract for refurbishment works of the Vidraru hydropower plant with the association formed by Electromontaj (association leader) and Croatia&am
Hydropower Plant
10-07-2024

Drax Signs Major Partnership for Hollow Mountain PHES Project
Cruachan Dam, Scotland, an existing 440MW pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) facility, one of only four in the UK. Companies like owner Drax say the government support is needed to enable the deployment of more projects like it. Image: Drax.Drax has appoi
Hydropower Plant
09-07-2024

Drax Selects Voith Hydro for Feed Study of 600MW Pumped Storage Hydro Power Plant
Voith Hydro to deliver FEED study for Drax’s new 600MW underground pumped storage hydro power plant. (Credit: Drax)Renewable energy company Drax has selected Voith Hydro to complete a front-end engineering and design (FEED) study for the 600MW H
Hydropower Plant
08-07-2024

Energy Minister Checks Progress of Preparations for Start of Construction of Kambar-Ata-1 HPP
Minister of Energy Talaibek Ibraev visited Electric Stations JSC in Kara-Kul, the Ministry of Energy reported.The Energy Minister tasked the management of the company to build the office and residential complex for staff members in connection of relocatio
Hydropower Plant
06-07-2024

SMEC to Lead Assessment for Kambarata-1 Hydropower Plant
Land allocated for the construction of Kambarata-1SMEC has been appointed to conduct consulting services for the environmental and social assessment, planning, and preparation of tender documents for the Kambarata-1 Hydropower plant in Central Asia.This 1
Hydropower Plant
05-07-2024

N. Korea to Import Equipment for Hydropower Plants
Part of an import contract acquired by Daily NK for power generating equipment between the China-North Korea Hydroelectric Power Company and a Chinese exporter. (©Daily NK)North Korea plans to import large amounts of equipment needed for hydroele
Wave Energy
05-07-2024

Ørsted Partners With Compatriot Company to Investigate Potential of Wave-Wind Combo
Danish offshore wind developer Ørsted has established a partnership with compatriot wave energy company Wavepiston to examine the potential for co-location of wave energy and offshore wind in Denmark.Source: WavepistonThe collaboration will ana
Pumped Storage
04-07-2024

Australian State Prioritizes Pumped Hydro Projects
Image: PlayMistyForMe, Wikimedia CommonsThe New South Wales (NSW) government has identified six renewable energy projects, including three large-scale pumped hydro schemes and a trio of electricity transmission projects as high priority infrastructure pro
Hydropower Plant
04-07-2024

Major Contract Signed for Revitalization of Vidraru Hydropower Plant in Romania
The Vidaru Dam. Image by Andrei Stroe, courtesy of Wikimedia CommonsAs part of a consortium, KONČAR has signed a significant contract with Romanian company Elektromontaj S.A. to revitalize the Vidraru hydropower plant in Romania. This project includes com

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